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User77023
Contributor II
June 18, 2020
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Using Sonos Arc in an open plan lounge

Hi

I'm thinking of getting a Sonos Arc for my lounge. There are no side walls either side of the TV although we have a 2 meter odd ceiling. Does the arc rely on side walls or does it only bounce sound off of ceilings and the wall behind the sofa? Any guidance appreciated

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    AjTrek1
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    June 18, 2020

    Hi @User77023 

    The Arc when not used with Sonos surrounds will employ it’s side speakers (left/right end) to bounce sound off adjacent walls to help with the surround effect. The upward firing speakers also contribute in this scenario.

    As with any Dolby Atmos AIO speaker the more rectangular the room with 8 ft. ceilings the better the 3D effect. My room measures 13ft wide x 20ft long x 8ft high. Arc is 2.75ft from wall, 2.5ft rom left wall and 6.5ft front right wall. Seating is 12ft from Arc.

    I don’t know what the maximum distance is for the Arc to reflect sound off walls. I’d say if you’re at great distances_left/right_you might consider adding surrounds.

    FYi...The Arc has no rear firing speakers.

    My complete setup consists of Arc with Sonos sub and surrounds. 

     

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    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1Answer
    June 18, 2020

    Hi @User77023 

    The Arc when not used with Sonos surrounds will employ it’s side speakers (left/right end) to bounce sound off adjacent walls to help with the surround effect. The upward firing speakers also contribute in this scenario.

    As with any Dolby Atmos AIO speaker the more rectangular the room with 8 ft. ceilings the better the 3D effect. My room measures 13ft wide x 20ft long x 8ft high. Arc is 2.75ft from wall, 2.5ft rom left wall and 6.5ft front right wall. Seating is 12ft from Arc.

    I don’t know what the maximum distance is for the Arc to reflect sound off walls. I’d say if you’re at great distances_left/right_you might consider adding surrounds.

    FYi...The Arc has no rear firing speakers.

    My complete setup consists of Arc with Sonos sub and surrounds. 

     

    Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
    User77023Author
    Contributor II
    June 19, 2020

    Thanks for the response. I suspect I will need to get a pair of play 1 for rears in that case. It's not a simple rectangular room

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